The World of Critical Role
The History Behind the Epic Fantasy
Liz Marsham, Cast of Critical Role, Critical Role
Readers rate it 4.2 (20 on Hardcover)
322 pages · Released Oct 20, 2020 · Random House Worlds
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This is a behind-the-scenes guide to Critical Role, a popular D&D livestream, rather than a narrative book. It focuses on the cast, their creative process, character development, and fan community, with illustrations and interviews. While the source material (the actual streams) contains fantasy violence and occasional mature themes, this book is a documentary-style companion that discusses those elements reflectively rather than depicting them graphically. It celebrates creativity, collaboration, and community values.
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Dive deep into the history of the world’s most popular fantasy RPG livestream with the cast of Critical Role in this definitive guide featuring never-before-seen illustrations and photos. From its unassuming beginnings as a casual home game between friends to the role-playing phenomenon it i... NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Dive deep into the history of the world’s most popular fantasy RPG livestream with the cast of Critical Role in this definitive guide featuring never-before-seen illustrations and photos. From its unassuming beginnings as a casual home game between friends to the role-playing phenomenon it is today, Critical Role has become the stuff of legend. These pages chronicle how a circle of friends who all happen to be talented voice actors built the most-watched tabletop role-playing livestream of all time. Discover dazzling new illustrations and richly written insights into the locations, characters, and adventures featured in the hundreds of episodes across Critical Role’s two campaigns, Vox Machina and the Mighty Nein. Go behind the scenes with archival photos and exclusive interviews with Dungeon Master Matt Mercer and the entire Critical Role cast as they explore their characters’ most triumphant moments and darkest hours. And celebrate the massive community of Critters who support and expand the show’s world through a highlighted tour of the crafts, cosplay, and art they create every day. Featuring a foreword from Felicia Day, lush illustrations, and the inside story you won’t find anywhere else, this book is your indispensable guide to Critical Role. The adventure begins!
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ISBN 9780593157435 · Random House Worlds